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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Draft Notification issued for Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued the draft notification, GSR 192 , dated 10thMarch 2022 pertaining to Motor Vehicles  Rules, 2022.These are amendments to the Motor Vehicles Rules dated 23rd September 2021 ,which lay down the procedure for establishment ofRegistered VehicleScrapping Facility . These amendments have been done to simplify and digitalize the process of vehicle scrapping for all stakeholders in the ecosystem ,such as vehicle owners, RVSF operators, dealers, regional transport authorities etc. These amendments have been done on the basis of feedback received on the rules. Processes have been made time bound to ensure ease of doing business.
Some of the key highlights of the amendments are:
- Provision for vehicle owners to apply digitally for vehicle scrapping. All applications for vehiclescrapping shall be submitted digitally. RVSFs will act as facilitation centres to help vehicle owners apply digitally to scrap their vehicles.
- Necessary checks to be done from "Vahan " database before submission of application byvehicle owner have been specified. These checks include surrender of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecationagreement of the vehicle, no criminal record against the vehicle in records of the National Crime Records Bureau, no pending dues on the vehicle, and no record of blacklisting of the vehicle by regional transport authorities. Application for vehicles failing any of these checks shall not be submitted.
- Introduction of undertakings by vehicle owner and RVSF operators at the time of vehiclesubmission to ensure that there is transparency in the responsibility of the vehicle before and after submission for scrapping
- Inclusion of more details in the Certificate of Deposit pertaining to the vehicle submitted forscrapping to enable transparency in trading of the said certificate. The said certificate will be available to the vehicle owners digitally and shall be valid for a period of 2 years
- Introduction of Transfer Certificate of Deposit to ensure that consumers obtaining thecertificate of deposit through electronic trading have a digital proof of the transaction
For details view the Gazette link here
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Ministry of Cooperation
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah thanks Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for the major decision taken by the Cabinet for computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies 
Whether it is the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation or decisions taken thereafter in the direction of empowering this sector, they show that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's 'Sahakar Se Samridhi' is not just a slogan, rather that the Prime Minister has an unwavering resolve to bring positive change to lives of those associated with the cooperative sector
Further in this series of decisions, the Cabinet chaired by Shri Narendra Modi has taken a very important decision today to computerize about 63,000 PACS, which are the smallest unit in the cooperative sector and their computerization will prove to be a boon for the sector
I express my gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this visionary decision
63,000 PACS will be computerized at a cost of Rs. 2,516 crore, which will benefit about 13 crore small and marginal farmers
In this digital age, the decision of computerization of PACS will increase their transparency, reliability and efficiency
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah has thanked the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for the major decision taken by the Cabinet today for computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies .
In a series of tweets, Shri Amit Shah said whether it is the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation or decisions taken thereafter in the direction of empowering this sector, they show that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's 'Sahakar Se Samridhi' is not just a slogan, rather that the Prime Minister has an unwavering resolve to bring positive change to lives of those associated with the cooperative sector. Further in this series of decisions, the Cabinet chaired by Shri Narendra Modi has taken a very important decision today to computerize about 63,000 PACS, which are the smallest unit in the cooperative sector and their computerization will prove to be a boon for the sector. I express my gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this visionary decision.
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said 63,000 PACS will be computerized at a cost of Rs. 2,516 crore, which will benefit about 13 crore small and marginal farmers. In this digital age, the decision of computerization of PACS will increase their transparency, reliability and efficiency and will also facilitate the accounting of multipurpose PACS.
Shri Amit Shah said software will be made available in local languages for the convenience of the people. Along with this, it will also help PACS to become a nodal center for providing various services such as Direct Benefit Transfer , Interest Subvention Scheme , Crop Insurance Scheme  and inputs like fertilizers and seeds.
UPSC
Final Result of Central Industrial Security Force Assistant Commandants  Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2021
Based on the result of the written part of the Central Industrial Security Force Assistant Commandants  Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2021 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 14.03.2021 and the interviews for Personality Test held from 17.01.2022 to 20.01.2022, following is the list, in order of merit, of candidates who have been recommended for appointment to the posts of Assistant Commandants  in the Central Industrial Security Force.
The number of candidates recommended for appointment under different categories are as under:
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General
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SC
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ST
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Total
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18
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03
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02
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23
Appointments shall be made strictly in accordance with the extant rules of the examination and the number of vacancies available. The number of vacancies reported by the Government, are as under:
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General
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SC
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ST
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Total
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18
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03
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02
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23
Union Public Service Commission has a “Facilitation Counter” near Examination Hall in its campus. Candidates can obtain any information/clarification regarding their examination/recruitment on the working days between 1000 hrs. to 1700 hrs. in person or over Telephone Numbers 011-23385271/23381125. The result will also be available on the Commission’s website www.upsc.gov.in. However, the marks of candidates are likely to be available on the Commission’s website within fifteen days from the date of declaration of the result.
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Department of Space
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Space Sector reforms will provide level playing field for private companies and enable them to carry out end-to-end space activities
Says, Government is encouraging the transfer of technologies developed in the field of space to Indian industries
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said thatSpace programme offers variety of services beneficial to any country in various domains of its development work. India has its own priority in selected domains of space programme and is doing relatively good in its space programmes. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, he said, the space sector reforms were made with the intention to provide level playing field for private companies and enable them to carry out end-to-end space activities.
There are several steps taken by Government of India to create a space industry ecosystem in India as mentioned below:
- A national level autonomous Nodal Agency namely Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre is being established under Department of Space  for promoting, handholding, authorizing and licensing private players to carry out Space Activities.
- Access to DOS facilities and expertise are extended to private entities to support their space activities.
- Announcement of Opportunities were done offering challenges in new domains of space technology.
- Government of India is encouraging the transfer of technologies developed in the field of space to Indian industries.
- Apart from this, Government of India is bringing in new sector policies and guidelines and also revising existing policies.
- With the space sector reforms, private sector including academic institutions, start-ups and industries is expected to participate in end-to-end space activities to expand the national space economy, generate more employment opportunities and create better manufacturing facilities.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President urges industry to promote sports in the country
Vice President interacts with Olympians and achievers from the state of Manipur
Olympians, role models and inspiration for aspiring athletes across the country: Vice President
Boxing legend, MC Mary Kom gifts boxing gloves to the Vice President
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today urged the industry to come forward and promote sports in the country. He expressed his happiness at the good performance by India in the Tokyo Olympics said that we should aim for even better next time
said that he feels energised and rejuvenated each time he visits the North-Eastern Region of our great country. Calling all eight North-Eastern states as the glittering jewels in India’s crown, he described the scenic beauty and serenity of the hills coupled with the warmth of people here as a memorable experience.
The Vice President, who is on an eight-day tour to North-Eastern states today interacted with a group of achievers from Manipur who have left a mark in their respective fields. Among those present at the event at Raj Bhawan, Imphal were Olympians, literary & cultural figures, artisans and teachers. Shri Naidu praised them for their achievements and said that they should always keep aiming for excellence in their respective fields.
During the interaction, the Vice President was presented a pair of boxing gloves by India’s boxing legend Smt. M C Mary Kom. Shri Naidu remarked in a lighter vein, “these are meant to protect me” after wearing the gloves.
Describing Manipur as the Powerhouse of Sports in India, he said that this small state leads the way when it comes to bringing glory to the nation in sports. “Manipur's Olympians have done the state and the nation proud indeed,” he added.
Praising the sportspersons from the state for keeping India’s flag flying high, Shri Naidu said “You are also role models and a fountainhead of inspiration for thousands of aspiring sports persons across the nation.”
The Vice President expressed his happiness at the performance of Indian sportspersons during the recent Tokyo Olympics and said that we should aim for even better next time.
Noting that the state and central government are making efforts for encourage sports, he urged the Industry to come forward and promote sports. He also asked the state governments to create sports infrastructure and training facilities right upto village level.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
269 districts in 27 states distributing Fortified Rice under Targeted Public Distribution System
18227 rice mills having blending infrastructure as of date; 11 times increase in cumulative blending capacity compared to 2021
Cumulative annual Fortified Rice Kernel  manufacturing capacity increases to more than 18 folds
A total of 269 districts in 27 states have started distributing fortified rice under Targeted Public Distribution System , achieving a 100% target set for Phase II by March 2023 in Rice Fortification Programme, informed Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary Department of Food and Public Distribution while addressing media persons here today.
He added that about 105 LMT of Fortified Rice was lifted by Phase II targeted 27 States/UTs for PDS distribution. In addition, about 29 LMT was lifted by the States/UTs under ICDS and PM POSHAN in Phase II, making a total of about 134 LMT fortified rice lifted in the FY 2022-23. Now under Phase III, the department is geared to complete the coverage of all remaining districts excluding wheat-consuming ones before the targeted date of March 2024.
Phase-I covered ICDS and PM POSHAN. It was implemented during 2021-22 and nearly 17.51 LMT had been distributed in the States/UTs.
Consequent to the announcement by the Hon’ble PM in his address on the 75th Independence Day  for supplying Fortified Rice in every Social Safety Net Scheme of the Government of India throughout the country by 2024 in a phased manner, steady progress has been made during the last two years.
Meanwhile, the number of rice mills having blending infrastructure has increased from 2690 to 18227 from August 2021 to March 2023 with more than 11 times increase in cumulative blending capacity from 13.67 LMT to 156 LMT.
The cumulative annual Fortified Rice Kernel  manufacturing capacity has increased more than 18 folds from 0.9 LMT  in August 2021to 17 LMT .
FSSAI notified, NABL accredited Labs for testing of fortificants have increased to 48 from 20 in August 2021. FCI and State agencies of DCP states have been procuring fortified rice since KMS 2020-21 and nearly 217 LMT of fortified rice is currently available as on 19th March 2023 with the FCI/states.
The Department has also developed Standard Operating Procedure  for adherence of Quality Assurance  & Quality Control  protocols on the production and distribution of fortified rice/ FRKs.
FSSAI the regulatory/licensing authority for food fortification, has drafted Standards for FRK, Pre-mix and provided the direction to all the stakeholders for operationalization of draft standards with immediate effect.
Continuous efforts are being made to educate the public about the nutritional benefits of fortified rice through IEC campaigns, involving FSSAI, experts and Development Partners.
Prime Minister's Office
PM applauds as Capt Shiva Chauhan becomes the first woman officer to be operationally deployed in Kumar Post
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has applauded as Capt Shiva Chauhan of Fire and Fury Sappers became the first woman officer to be operationally deployed in Kumar Post, post completion of arduous training, at the highest battlefield of the world Siachen.
The Prime Minister tweeted in reply to a post by Fire and Fury Sappers corps:
"This will make every Indian proud, illustrating the spirit of India's Nari Shakti."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
2,799 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 18,389
Active cases stand at 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.77%
1,784 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,41,73,335
3,824 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.18 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,33,153 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Election Commission
General election to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi 2020- Allotment of Broadcast/Telecast time to National/State Political Parties
A copy of the Commission’s Order no.437/TA-LA/1/2020/Communication, dated 15th January, 2020 regarding allotment of Broadcast/Telecast time to National/state political parties in the General election to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi 2020 is enclosed for the information of the general public.
Click here to see the Order
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Manish Desai assumes charge as Director General , Ministry of I&B
Senior Indian Information Service Officer Manish Desai today assumed charge as the Director General West Zone of the Ministry of Information and Boadcasting in the office of Press Information Bureau, Mumbai. Immediately prior to this he was holding the post of Registrar of Newspapers of India in New Delhi.
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As DG West Zone, Manish Desai will lead the central government communication set up in the West Zone looking after the functioning of Press Information Bureau  and Bureau of Outreach Communication  offices in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
An officer of 1989 batch of IIS, Manish Desai during his career spanning nearly three decades has worked in various media units of the Ministry of I&B, like DAVP, AIR News, Prasar Bharati, and the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Earlier, Shri Desai had worked for nearly a decade in PIB Mumbai as Director and Addl.Director General looking after government communication. He was also the DG, Films Division during 2016-18.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 350
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 145 crore landmark milestone
More than 52 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 145 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 52 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10387889
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2nd Dose
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9713091
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18385708
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2nd Dose
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16898803
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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499844248
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2nd Dose
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333517687
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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194589957
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2nd Dose
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150833051
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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121438728
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2nd Dose
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95315107
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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844646530
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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606277739
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Total
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1450924269
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 31st December, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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310
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2nd Dose
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4415
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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94
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2nd Dose
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9082
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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885966
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2nd Dose
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2858539
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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191482
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2nd Dose
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766824
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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109895
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2nd Dose
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402830
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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1187747
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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4041690
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Total
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5229437
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
“Mushairas” to be organised by Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India, to celebrate 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India, is organising “Mushairas”, based on the themes of teachings and principles of Mahatma Gandhi, across the country as a part of the Modi Government’s decision to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that the first such “Mushaira”will be held on 06th October, 2018 at New Delhi’s Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath from 03 PM onwards, where renowned Urdu poets will be performing various programmes based on the themes of Mahatma Gandhi’s message of harmony, national integrity, democratic values, non-violence and global peace.
Famous Urdu poets likeGulzar Sahab, Janab Wasim Barelvi, Janab Haseeb Soz, Janab Manzar Bhopali, poetess Naseem Nikhat, Janab Iqbal Ashar, Janab Surendra Shajar, Janab Hasan Kamal, poetess Shabeena Adeeb, Shri Rajesh Reddy, Janab Mansoor Osmani Janab Popular Aizaz, Janab Ehsaan Qureshi etc have been invited to perform in these programmes to be organised by Ministry of Minority Affairs at New Delhi on 06th October 2018 and in Mumbai, Lucknow, Chandigarh,Ahmedabad, Bangaluru, Ranchi and other cities in coming days. Other famous poets will also participate.
Shri Naqvi said that these programmes will spread message and principles of Mahatma Gandhi, and suchprogrammes will also strengthen social harmony and brotherhood in the society.
The Central Governmenthas decided to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and to spread Mahatma Gandhi's legacy among the people at the national and international level.
A national committee has been formed under the chairmanship of President Shri Ram Nath Kovind in this regard. Vice-President Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, former Prime Minister Dr. Manohan Singh, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chief Ministers of all the states, various Cabinet Ministers, representatives of political parties, renowned Gandhians, social activists and noted public figures are part of the committee. The committee also comprises of noted public figures from other countries. The committee’s mandate is to chalk out the plan, programmes and activities under the commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Ministry of Textiles
Government to provide support @ 90% of the project cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.40crores for first two projects  in the Twelve States / UTs under SITP
With an objective to provide financial assistance to a group of entrepreneurs to establish state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities in a cluster for setting up their textile units, confirming to international environmental and social standards and thereby mobilize private investment in the textile sector and generate fresh employment opportunities, the government has been implementing Scheme for Industrial parks  since 2005. For each park, there is a Special Purpose Vehicle  formed by the representatives of local industry, financial institutions, State industrial and infrastructural corporations and other agencies of State and Central Governments. The SPV is registered under the Companies Act. The project cost covers common infrastructure and buildings for production/ support activities  depending on the need of textile park. The total financial support by GoI is limited to 40% of the project cost subject to a maximum of Rs.40 crores. However, support will be provided @90% of the project cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.40crores for first two projects  in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and UT of Laddakh and UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
Recently, the Government has approved setting up of 7  PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel  Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites to develop world class infrastructure including plug and play facility with an outlay of Rs.4445 Crore for a period of seven years upto 2027-28. The PM MITRA Parks Scheme shall be implemented on pan-India basis and is intended for holistic development of the textile sector. The willing state governments having ready availability of contiguous and encumbrance-free land parcel of 1000+ acres are eligible to apply under the Scheme. It is envisaged to be on Public Private Partnership  mode. There is a provision of Development Capital Support  @30% of the project cost with a maximum support of Rs.500 Cr and Rs.200 Cr per park for Greenfield and Brownfield PM MITRA Park, respectively for creation of core Infrastructure. Chief Secretaries of all State Governments have been requested to send proposals for setting up PM MITRA Parks in their respective states by 15.3.2022.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Textiles Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.